Instant analysis of Chargers selecting DT Justin Jones

The Chargers ended Day 2 off with the addition of former North Carolina State defensive tackle Justin Jones at No. 84 overall.

Los Angeles ranked near the bottom in run defense. While there are multiple factors as to why they were nearly last in this category, one of the biggest reasons for their inability was the interior defensive line. Drafting Jones only helped add a valuable piece in place of Corey Liuget who is suspended for four games to start the 2018 season.

Jones may not get the glory that his former teammate and current Broncos defensive end, Bradley Chubb did, but the former Wolfpack was a major contributor to their defensive line and it was good enough to get him selected in the third round.

The Georgia native was dominant throughout his three-year campaign by using great technique and speed to wreak havoc opposing team’s backfield.

After selecting former Florida State safety Derwin James in Round 1 and USC linebacker Uchenna Nwosu in Round 2, general manager Tom Telesco continued to stack the deck on defense for the 2018 season.